Elementary Assistant Principal- Dual Language School

MOUNT VERNON SCHOOLS

Dual Language Elementary School Assistant Principal

AFFILIATION: Exempt

SALARY LEVEL: Assistant Principal- Elementary

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Principal or designee

Mount Vernon School District (MVSD) purposefully prepares every student for success by ensuring inclusion and belonging providing high-quality instruction and empowering learners with the skills and confidence to thrive in a diverse and dynamic world. This mission commits us to the success of each student and affirms our responsibility to create learning environments where all studentsacross every background language and identitycan belong dream and achieve.

To fulfill this purpose we recognize the need to confront and transform inequitable systems structures and practices that have historically limited access and opportunity particularly for students of color and other marginalized groups. Guided by our core values and the commitments outlined in the MVSD Strategic Plan we strive to eliminate all forms of discrimination and inequity ensuring that race ethnicity culture language or circumstance no longer predict student outcomes. By centering equity inclusion and rigorous culturally responsive learning we hold ourselves collectively accountable for preparing every student to reach their highest potential and to thrive as empowered capable and future-ready graduates.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Principal at Madison Elementary School supports the Principal in providing instructional operational and equity-centered leadership within a dual language learning environment. This role plays a critical part in advancing the schools SpanishEnglish dual language program by supporting high-quality instruction bilingualism biliteracy and cultural competence for all students. The Assistant Principal collaborates closely with staff students families and the broader community to foster a safe inclusive and engaging school climate grounded in respect for linguistic and cultural diversity. Responsibilities include supporting instructional improvement and curriculum alignment in both languages promoting data-informed decision-making strengthening family and community partnerships leading restorative and preventative student discipline practices and ensuring compliance with district state and federal requirements. The Assistant Principal leads with an equity lens to close opportunity gaps and ensure that all studentsparticularly historically underserved learnersreceive the instruction and support needed to thrive academically socially and emotionally.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in the effective administration of Madison Elementary School and advances district and school goals within a dual language learning environment. The Assistant Principal provides instructional operational and equity-centered leadership to ensure high-quality teaching student success and a positive inclusive school culture. Key responsibilities include:

School Leadership and Administration

• Assist the Principal in the general administration and daily operations of the school including implementation of district initiatives school improvement plans and assigned administrative duties.
• Confer regularly with the Principal to align leadership actions priorities and decision-making.
• Serve as an effective and collaborative member of the school and district administrative teams.
• Manage time responsibilities and competing priorities independently and effectively.

Instructional Leadership and Dual Language Program Support

• Provide leadership and support for the SpanishEnglish dual language instructional model ensuring fidelity to a 90/10 immersion framework.

• Experience or knowledge in dual language programming language acquisition and bilingual development to lead and support equitable instructional practices in service of the academic success of multilingual students.
• Support staff in designing and implementing engaging rigorous and culturally responsive instruction in both English and Spanish.

• Assist teachers with curriculum alignment to local state and national standards and support aligned assessment practices.
• Use the district-adopted instructional framework to observe instruction provide feedback and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with staff to develop student growth plans and identify appropriate sources of evidence for instructional impact.
• Promote bilingualism biliteracy and cross-cultural competence through instructional practices and schoolwide initiatives.

Equity Culture and Climate

• Lead with an equity lens to ensure all studentsparticularly historically underserved and marginalized populationsreceive appropriate instruction access and support.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion in leadership practices policies and daily interactions.
• Foster a positive inclusive school climate that promotes belonging respect kindness and high expectations for all students.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the diverse cultural linguistic and socioeconomic backgrounds of students and families.
• Build and sustain collaborative respectful and authentic relationships with students staff and families.

Student Support Discipline and Safety

• Lead and support an effective student discipline system that emphasizes preventative restorative and proactive approaches.
• Promote social emotional intellectual and physical safety for students and staff.
• Use diplomacy tact and effective communication to de-escalate conflict and resolve concerns.
• Support classroom instruction by addressing student needs and removing barriers to learning.
• Supervise student activities athletics special events and student leadership programs to support positive student engagement and school culture.

Data-Informed Decision-Making and Closing Opportunity Gaps

• Analyze and interpret multiple data sources to inform instructional practices school improvement planning and student support systems.
• Monitor student academic progress language development and growth in both English and Spanish.
• Identify barriers contributing to opportunity and achievement gaps and support the development of coherent plans to address and close those gaps.
• Use evidence of student growth to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional and programmatic initiatives.

Family and Community Engagement

• Develop and maintain strong schoolfamilycommunity partnerships that support student learning and well-being.
• Engage families in culturally responsive ways with particular attention to bilingual communication and accessibility.
• Utilize community resources to enrich educational programs and promote a sense of belonging for students and families.

Compliance Professionalism and Growth

• Support compliance with district state and federal laws policies procedures and contractual obligations.
• Model professionalism integrity honesty and ethical leadership.
• Demonstrate approachability a positive and energetic demeanor and a willingness to listen.
• Engage in continuous professional growth by participating in professional learning meetings workshops and the review of current educational research.
• Perform all other duties as assigned in support of school and district priorities.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in educational administration or related field
• Washington State principal certification
• Three years of successful teaching/certificated experience at elementary level
• Five years of successful elementary administrative school-based experience preferred
• Commitment to social justice and equity
• Experience with Special Education programs preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish required: Proficiency will be confirmed with testing

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Criminal background clearance
• Professional experience verification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee will frequently sit stand and walk bend neck and back squat kneel and use hands for fine manipulation and repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling. The employee will occasionally be required to climb stairs/ladder lift and reach overhead and lift/carry. The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 5 lbs must frequently lift/carry up to 10 lbs and occasionally lift/carry a maximum of 20 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum force of 100 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and intermittently works near video displays. The employee may occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Version for Unrep

Selection for interview is based on evaluation of complete application file. Employment offer is based on employee evaluations discipline history and attendance records training and experience references and interview results. Hourly rate placement contingent upon verification of related experience.

Employment contingent upon completion and verification of form information and background check with fee to be paid by applicant.
Pay for contracted classified employees is distributed once/month on the last business day of the month. Pay for employees who work less than full year is spread through August. Questions concerning pay processes may be directed to the Personnel Office.

BENEFIT INFORMATION
Eligibility for SEBB medical dental vision life insurance AD&D and LTD if anticipated to reach 630 hours in the school year. Eligibility for retirement based on 3.50 hrs/day or more for 5 or more consecutive months. Optional tax-sheltered annuities: Omni 403(b) and Deferred Compensation Plan. Personal leave vacation leave (260-day employees only) and sick leave prorated based on FTE.

Required Experience:

Junior IC